National Premmie Foundation
The National Premmie Foundation's mission is to support premmie babies and their families during their hospital stay and afterwards. For further information visit their website at http://www.prembaby.org.au/
Loddon Mallee Kids
Loddon Mallee Kids is committed to providing support and information to families and carers of premature or seriously ill babies and children. For further information please visit their website at http://www.loddonmalleekids.org.au/
Pregnancy, Babies & Children's Expo
The Pregnancy, Babies & Children's Expo is a kind supporter of the Bonnie Babes Foundation. Visitors can get a taste of the latest in cutting edge design in children's products from around the world. From baby baths, beds, potty training innovations to the latest in health and safety products. You can visit the Bonnie Babes Foundation's stand at the Pregnancy, Babies & Children's Expo on the following dates:
Friday 16 - Sunday 18 May 2008 @ Sydney Showground Dome, Sydney Olympic Park.
Friday 27 - Sunday 29 June 2008 @ Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Friday 15 - Sunday 17 August 2008 @ Claremont Showgrounds, Perth
Friday 17 - Sunday 19 October 2008 @ Melbourne Exhibition Centre.
For further information you can visit the Pregnancy, Babies & Children's Expo website at http://www.pbcexpo.com.au/
New grief counselling support group - Werribee, VIC
On the 1st Thursday of each month there will be a counselling support group held at:
Salvation Army Church Hall, 211 Watton St, Werribee, VIC. 3030.
This support group will be facilitated by one of the Bonnie Babes Foundation's volunteer grief counsellors, Kerry Batstone. The first support group will be held on the 1st of May and the sessions will run between 1:30-2:30pm. The Hall's contact number is 9741 7359. For any queries you can contact the Bonnie Babes Foundation on 03 9803 1800 or by email at enquiry@bbf.org.au.
National Pregnancy Loss Awareness Week, 23rd - 30th April
Help the Bonnie Babes Foundation by becoming a member or volunteer during National Pregnancy Loss Awareness Week.
PANDA (Post & Antenatal Depression Association)
PANDA provides telephone information, support and referral services in Victoria to anyone who is affected by antenatal and postnatal depression, including partners and family members, to ensure that they receive appropriate help as early as possible. PANDA also produces and distributes accurate information about antenatal and posnatal depression to health professionals and the wider community. Visit http://www.panda.org.au/ for more information.
Help to raise funds for the Bonnie Babes Foundation by purchasing 2008-2009 Entertainment Books
The Bonnie Babes Foundation is raising funds by selling the 2008-2009 Entertainment Books. You can purchase the Book through our online shop. Please note that this Book is only for the Greater Melbourne area. If you would like to purchase an Entertainment Book for another part of Australia please contact us on 03 9803 1800.
Entertainment Books contain hundreds of 25-50% off and 2-for-1 offers from popular restaurants, cinemas, hotel accommodation, the arts, and sporting events. There is truly something for everyone, with high value offers from Avis, Warner Bros. Movie World, Crown Towers, Hamilton Island and many more.
Grant Applications
The Bonnie Babes Foundation is now accepting applications for 2008 Medical Grants. Please click here to download the 2008 application form.
Help us Fundraise with Bright Star Kids
25% of your purchase will be donated to the Bonnie Babes Foundation.
Just visit http://www.brightstarkids.com.au/ and in the checkout section use our unique code:
Unique sale code: FDR0232
They've got a fantastic range of cute Kids Labels and Decorating Wall graphics. If you'd like to buy something, remember to enter the above code and Bright Star Kids will donate 25% of your sale to our organisation.
Moment by Moment - a journey of a premature baby
Moment by Moment is a website that provides clothing and gifts especially for premature babies. For further details visit the website at http://www.momentbymoment.com.au/
Baby Loss Comfort Gifts
Mummy Comfort is a business that provides special gifts for those wanting to support a friend or family member who recently experienced a loss. For more details about their product range go to http://www.mummycomfort.com.au/
Support Group - Brisbane
The Bonnie Babes Foundation now has a Brisbane Support Group. The meetings will be held on the first Tuesday of each month from 7pm-9pm at Kedron-Wavell Community Centre. For further information please contact Jodie McKenzie or Barb on (07) 3353 6285.
Support Group - Gold Coast
A Gold Coast self-help support group is held on the last Thursday of every month. This support group consists of families who have lost a baby at various stages of pregnancy, so everyone is welcome. For information, ring Debbie on 07 5598 1147.
Donation Home Loans - Community Partner Program
For every $100,000 borrowed, Donation Home Loans contributes $10 per month to the requested charity for the life of the loan. So far, Donation Home Loans has provided thousands of dollars to the Bonnie Babes Foundation as part of their Community Partner Program. For more information, phone Donation Home Loans on 1300 30 99 79 or visit www.donationhomeloans.com.au.
Ritchies Community Benefits Card
If you shop at Ritchies Supermarkets you'll be supporting the Bonnie Babes Foundation. For a community card linked to the Bonnie Babes Foundation, call (03) 9803 1800. 1% of your total purchase will be donated to the Bonnie Babes Foundation from Ritchies Supermarkets.
Belly Belly
Visit http://www.bellybelly.com.au/ for real-life, gentle solutions for conception, pregnancy, birth and baby - all in the one place.
Grief Counselling Training Courses 2008
The upcoming dates for the 2008 Grief Counselling Training Courses are:
MAY 2008
10th and 11th: Canberra, ACT
JUNE 2008
14th and 15th: Perth, Western Australia
September 2008
6th and 7th: Melbourne, Victoria
Bonnie Babes Foundation Athos Rose
The Athos Rose has been developed by Swane's Nurseries especially for the Foundation. Proceeds from the sale of these roses will assist in providing vital medical research and equipment for many peri natal wards around Australia. The Athos Rose is also a poignant gift for families who have lost their baby.
Click here for further information and purchases of the Athos Rose.
How you can help the Bonnie Babes Foundation
- You can conduct a fundraiser on behalf of the charity such as a trivia night, dance or theme party
- You can donate $1 per week from your wages, decucted automatically. It all helps to make a difference and is tax deductible
- Conduct a theme dress day in your office for a gold coin donation
- Create an idea of your own. Get together with friends to plan how you can make a difference. Let us know as we enjoy working with enthusiastic people to raise funds for this very special cause
- If you are a business, donate a percentage of the entrance fees, products, etc., or we can provide shaker tins
- Sell our coffee table books, calendars, lapel pins, blanket babies, picture frames, temporary tattoos or keyrings.